Jake Brend and Derek Duke are back… it’s officially portal season chaos across the Big 12.

🏀 Iowa State Reloads (Again):

Milan Momcilovic heads toward the NBA Draft, forcing a tough roster decision—but T. J. Otzelberger responds by building one of the top transfer classes in the country. Reload, not rebuild.

🔁 Portal Reality Check:

The timeline is broken. Players, coaches, and fans are all stuck navigating a system that doesn’t fully make sense—especially for NBA hopefuls trying to keep options open.

😬 Tough Losses Around the Big 12:

• TCU loses star David Punch to Texas

• Texas Tech loses Jalen Petty to UCLA

Even the “have” programs aren’t safe anymore.

🏈 Friday Night Football Debate:

Texas Tech hosting Houston on a Friday reignites the Big 12 vs. tradition debate. Is it smart exposure—or a hit to local culture?

🎸 Offseason Fun:

Drafting dream concert lineups for Jack Trice Stadium

🎙 Other topics include:

• Why Iowa State fans shouldn’t panic

• NIL impact on roster building

• The reality of constant player movement

• Big 12 offseason power outlook

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke have their first offseason pod of 2026.

🏀 Arizona Season Post-Mortem:

The guys break down Arizona's Final Four loss to Michigan and whether it changes how we view their season. Was it still an A+ year under Tommy Lloyd?

🔥 Big 12 vs Big Ten Debate:

Michigan wins it all—but does that really make the Big Ten the best conference? Jake and Derek go deep on injuries, depth, and why the Big 12 Conference still has the edge.

🚨 Yormark vs Texas Tech:

Brett Yormark and Cody Campbell go back and forth over Friday night football. Is this smart scheduling—or a dangerous precedent?

🏀 Bill Self Returns:

Bill Self is back at Kansas. What does it mean for the Big 12—and can he still make another deep March run?

🎯 Offseason Mode Activated:

The guys kick off draft season with Big 12 basketball coaches—building programs for the future and debating who you want leading your team.

🎙 Other topics include:

• Big 12 coaching stability vs national perception

• Why injuries shaped March Madness

• Early thoughts on next season’s contenders

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest from the NCAA Tournament. Arizona is officially in the Final Four. Can they get past Michigan? Iowa State and Houston bow out after Sweet Sixteen berths. Handing out grades and more courtesy of WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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The Sweet 16 is set, and it’s time to break it all down Big 12 style. On this episode of Bigger Than 12 on Iowa Everywhere, the guys preview the biggest matchups of the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend.

The show starts with a deep dive into Iowa State vs. Tennessee, including how Tamin Lipsey has elevated his game and what the Cyclones need to do to advance to the Elite Eight. Plus, previews of other marquee Sweet 16 games like Arizona vs. Alabama and a look at how teams like Houston and Arkansas stack up in March Madness.

The guys also hand out post-mortem grades for Big 12 teams eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, including Kansas, Texas Tech, BYU, TCU, and UCF. What went wrong, who underperformed, and what each program’s future looks like heading into next season.

Plus:

• Beast of the Week honors• Basketball power rankings

• Coaching carousel updates, including Cincinnati hiring Jerrod Calhoun and Arizona State hiring Randy Bennett

• More Big 12 storylines

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Selection Sunday has come and gone, and Jake Brend and Derek Duke are breaking down the entire NCAA Tournament bracket with a Big 12 perspective. The guys go through every team’s draw, discuss which programs got favorable matchups, and set realistic expectations for how the conference could perform in March Madness.

They also recap the Big 12 Tournament, share their biggest takeaways from the week in Kansas City, and discuss how the bracket sets up for the conference moving forward. Plus, the conversation shifts to coaching news around college basketball, including Kansas State hiring Casey Alexander and whether the reported firings of Wes Miller and Bobby Hurley were the right moves.Presented by WealthCharter Retirement + Tax.

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The Big 12 Tournament is here, and the road to March Madness is heating up. Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down everything happening across the Big 12 as the regular season wraps and teams prepare for Kansas City.

The guys discuss Iowa State’s season, storylines around the conference heading into the Big 12 Tournament, and which teams are trending up or down before Selection Sunday. They also dive into potential NCAA Tournament implications, key matchups to watch in Kansas City, and which contenders could make a deep run in March.

Plus, reaction to recent results around the league, tournament expectations for top Big 12 programs, and what fans should keep an eye on as postseason basketball begins.

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down the latest Big 12 basketball action as the regular season race heats up, including Arizona’s dominant win over Kansas to move one step closer to the Big 12 regular season title.

Plus:

• Texas Tech hands Iowa State its first home loss of the season at Hilton Coliseum

• What’s wrong with the Cyclones’ guard play heading into March?

• Houston bounces back with a blowout win over Colorado

• Baylor survives UCF in controversial fashion

• West Virginia keeps NCAA Tournament hopes alive

The guys also dive into updated Big 12 basketball power rankings and what it all means for conference tournament seeding and March Madness positioning.

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap an eventful Saturday in the Big 12 as Cincinnati stuns Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse, Arizona makes a statement in a start-to-finish win over Houston and BYU picks up their signature win against Iowa State. All of that and lot more with Brend and Duke in the Channel Seed Studios, presented by Wealth Charter Retirement Planning & Tax.

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke break down another busy week of Big 12 basketball on this episode of Bigger Than 12 on Iowa Everywhere.

The guys discuss Houston taking care of Kansas State, the growing media attention around Jerome Tang, and what’s next for the Wildcats as pressure continues to mount. Iowa State whoops Kansas, can they turn around and beat Houston on Big Monday? They also dive into the latest NCAA Tournament bubble talk, including TCU’s recent surge, UCF trending in the wrong direction, and whether the Big 12 can realistically land eight teams in the tournament.

Plus:

• West Virginia quietly staying in the bubble conversation

• Baylor’s recent slide and late non-conference loss to Louisville

• Updated Big 12 power rankings

• Where Iowa State, Kansas, Arizona, and Texas Tech stand

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Jake Brend and Derek Duke recap a busy week across Big 12 basketball on this episode of Bigger Than 12.

The conversation includes Houston’s impressive road win at BYU, Arizona continuing to dominate the league, and whether the Wildcats can stay unbeaten. The guys also discuss Kansas’ momentum, Iowa State’s latest win and national outlook, and growing concerns around Jerome Tang and Kansas State.

Plus Big 12 power rankings, Super Bowl Sunday conversation, and league-wide analysis throughout.

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